I-Series Computing Concepts

Stephen Haag, University of Denver
Maeve Cummings, Pittsburg State University
Alan I Rea, Jr., Western Michigan University

Emerging Technologies

Mixed Quiz

Click on the correct response for each question below.


1	The first step in automatic speech recognition is

		A)	feature analysis.
		B)	language processing.
		C)	pattern classification.
		D)	speech analysis.

2	When you experience a temporary disassociation with reality after using a virtual reality system, it is called

		A)	forward thinking.
		B)	simulator sickness.
		C)	a flashback.
		D)	backward thinking.

3	E-cash is not yet a viable option because

		A)	anyone can be an electronic bank.
		B)	there are no e-cash standards.
		C)	e-cash makes money laundering easy.
		D)	of all of the above.

4	A feasible and ethical alternative to buying software is to

		A)	steal it.
		B)	rent it.
		C)	share a purchased copy.
		D)	not use a computer.

5	A special 3-D virtual reality room is called a(n)

		A)	anatomical room.
		B)	hologram.
		C)	VR hologram.
		D)	CAVE.

6	Intelligent home appliances can be found in appliance categories such as

		A)	vacuum cleaners.
		B)	digital video cameras.
		C)	gas ranges.
		D)	all of the above.

7	_____ In the future, you may be able to communicate with appliances in your home via the Internet.

		A)	TRUE
		B)	FALSE

8	_____ Implant chips in the human body are ethical but not legal.

		A)	TRUE
		B)	FALSE

9	_____ Speaker-independent ASR systems can be used by anyone.

		A)	TRUE
		B)	FALSE

10	_____ Biometrics is only used for security purposes.

		A)	TRUE
		B)	FALSE

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